Dams & Hydraulic Structures (DHS) SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2024
All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.
- Subject code
- 401011
- Pattern
- 2019 pattern
- Exam
- Endsem
- Session
- May 2024
- Max. marks
- 70
- Time
- 2½ Hours
- Semester
- VIII
- Paper code
- [6263]-67
Printed for: B.E. (Civil Engineering)
Instructions to the candidates
- Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q5 or Q6, Q7 or Q8.
- Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks.
- Assume suitable data if necessary and state them in your answer clearly.
- Use non-programmable pocket size electronic calculator is allowed.
Questions
Q1
- a)[5]
Explain any one spillway with sketch.
- b)[5]
- c)[7]
Explain the concept of energy dissipation below spillway.
OR- a)
Q2
- a)[5]
- b)[5]
Explain the concept of energy dissipator & its importance.
Also asked:Nov 2025
- c)[7]
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Q3
ORQ4
- a)[5]
Explain types earth dam based on method of construction
- b)[5]
Draw various component of earthen dam
- c)[8]
Determine the factor of safety of downstrem slope of (homogeneous section) an earth dam drawn to a scale of 1:650, for the following data: Area of N-rectangle=20cm 2 Area of T-rectangle=10cm 2 Area of U-rectangle=5cm 2 Length of slip circle arc=20cm angle of internal friction=26° cohesion c = 24 kg/m 2 specific weight of soil=18 kN/m 3
- a)
Q5
ORQ6
Q7
- a)[5]
Explain the concept of weir.
- b)[5]
Draw layout plan of diversion head works and label all its components
Also asked:Nov 2025
- c)[8]
Explain in brief: i) Super passage ii) Siphon aqueduct
OR- a)
Q8
- a)[5]
- b)[5]
- c)[8]